FANS ERUPT AFTER ANGEL REESE APPEARS TO SPARK BEEF WITH CAITLIN CLARK IN HEATED WNBA SHOWDOWN 👀

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FANS ERUPT AFTER ANGEL REESE APPEARS TO SPARK BEEF WITH CAITLIN CLARK IN HEATED WNBA SHOWDOWN 👀

By SportHubs Report | June 17, 2025

 

In what was already one of the most anticipated matchups of the WNBA season, tensions boiled over when Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese appeared to ignite a fresh round of rivalry with Indiana Fever rookie phenom Caitlin Clark, sending social media into a frenzy and reigniting the firestorm that has followed the two since their iconic NCAA clash.

 

The Sky-Fever game, held on Sunday afternoon in a packed Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, was expected to be competitive — but no one anticipated the level of emotion, confrontation, and controversy that would unfold on and off the court.

 

THE MOMENT THAT LIT THE FUSE

 

It all started in the third quarter.

 

With just under six minutes left on the clock, Clark drove hard to the basket and drew contact on a tough layup attempt. After the whistle blew, Angel Reese — who had been trailing the play — appeared to stand over Clark for a brief moment and shout something in her direction.

 

Clark, unfazed, walked away to the free throw line, but cameras quickly picked up the glare from Reese and a noticeable smirk — one that instantly reminded fans of their now-viral exchange during the 2023 NCAA championship game, when Reese taunted Clark with the infamous “you can’t see me” gesture.

 

Though officials didn’t call a technical foul, the tension was unmistakable.c

 

And WNBA fans noticed. Big time.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS

 

Within minutes, clips of the interaction went viral across X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram. The hashtag #ReeseVsClark began trending nationwide, and fans weren’t shy about voicing their opinions — with many accusing Reese of “instigating drama” and “trying too hard to be a villain.”

 

> “Angel Reese STILL trying to make it about her when Caitlin Clark is just out here hooping. Grow up.” — @hoopsfan24

“This is getting old. Caitlin don’t even engage — she just balls. Reese is always starting something.” — @balljunkie

“Can we just enjoy two talented women without the WWE nonsense? Reese needs to focus on basketball, not beef.” — @WNBArealness

 

 

 

Others defended Reese, pointing out that the competitiveness is part of what makes sports compelling and that the backlash has often been one-sided.

 

> “Y’all love trash talk when it’s men, but Angel Reese can’t show any fire without being crucified. Double standard.” — @SheHoopsDaily

“Let’s be real — if this were Diana Taurasi doing it, she’d be called gritty, not petty.” — @CourtQueens

 

 

 

 

A RIVALRY YEARS IN THE MAKING

 

The drama between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark traces back to college basketball lore. The 2023 NCAA Women’s Championship between LSU and Iowa drew record-shattering ratings, in large part due to the on-court intensity and personalities of both stars.

 

When LSU defeated Iowa, Reese famously mimicked Clark’s earlier “you can’t see me” celebration and pointed to her ring finger — a moment that sparked fierce debate over sportsmanship, race, and gender dynamics in athletics. While Clark dismissed the controversy in post-game interviews, saying she had “no issue with Angel,” the media storm persisted for weeks.

 

Now, in the WNBA, it seems the rivalry has found a new stage — and fans can’t stop watching.

 

 

 

CLARK STAYS COOL, REESE DOUBLES DOWN

 

After the game, which the Fever won 88–79 behind Clark’s 27-point, 9-assist performance, both players were asked about the incident.

 

Caitlin Clark, as usual, took the high road.

 

> “I’m just focused on winning games and helping my team,” Clark said. “I’ve got nothing but respect for everyone in this league.”

 

 

 

Angel Reese, however, leaned into the moment — unapologetically.

 

> “I play with passion. Always have,” Reese said. “If people don’t like that, that’s on them. I’m not going to stop being me.”

 

 

 

Her comments only fueled the online fire further, with some praising her authenticity and others criticizing her for “unnecessary antics.”

 

 

 

WNBA IN THE SPOTLIGHT — FOR BETTER OR WORSE

 

There’s no denying it: the Angel Reese–Caitlin Clark dynamic has elevated interest in the WNBA to unprecedented levels. Games involving either player have seen massive ratings boosts. Merchandise is flying off shelves. Arenas are selling out.

 

But league insiders are divided on whether the drama is helping or hurting the brand.

 

> “We’ve got millions more eyes on women’s basketball now,” said former WNBA All-Star Cheryl Ford on ESPN’s “Hoop Talk”. “But the league has to walk a fine line — fans want entertainment, but not if it overshadows the game itself.”

 

 

 

Current WNBA stars have also chimed in. Breanna Stewart tweeted, “Let’s not forget — these young women are changing the game. Rivalry or not, the respect for their talent is real.”

 

 

 

THE NEXT CHAPTER COMES FAST

 

The next matchup between the Sky and the Fever is already circled on the calendar: July 7, in Chicago. Ticket prices are already spiking. WNBA League Pass subscriptions jumped 19% overnight after the recent game.

 

The Reese-Clark dynamic has become must-see basketball — and the league knows it.

 

 

 

FINAL THOUGHT: MORE THAN JUST BASKETBALL

 

Whether fans love it or hate it, one thing is clear — Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark have become more than just elite athletes. They’re symbols, firebrands, icons — and lightning rods for the changing culture of women’s sports.

 

Their every move is magnified. Every exchange, scrutinized. But what’s undeniable is that their presence, and their rivalry, is bringing women’s basketball to new heights.

 

And if Sunday’s game is any indication, we’re in for a wild ride this season.

 

 

 

Stay locked in with SportHubs for more WNBA news, exclusive analysis, and every chapter of the Reese-Clark rivalry.

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